Butter Chicken
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1 large onion diced small
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3-4 cloves depending on size)
  • 1.5 cups of tomato puree (see variations below)
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 package Shan Butter Chicken Masala powder
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • We did not add salt to our recipe to due to the butter chicken masala already containing enough salt.
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
  1. Turn on InstantPot to SAUTE mode
  2. Add butter and jeera
  3. Add onions
  4. Allow onions to saute for 3 minutes or until translucent with a glass lid covering the pot
  5. Add ginger and garlic
  6. Add tomato puree
  7. Add Butter Chicken masala
  8. Add whipping cream
  9. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients
  10. Add chicken to the mixtures
  11. Mix well to completely coat the chicken
  12. Close InstantPot lid to lock it
  13. Turn vent on the lid to CLOSE VENT to prevent steam from escaping
  14. Press CANCEL/OFF button on InstantPot to turn off
  15. Set pot to MANUAL mode
  16. Set to HIGH PRESSURE
  17. Set timer to 8 minutes
  18. Once done allow the steam to release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes minimum
  19. Press CANCEL/OFF button on InstantPot to turn off
  20. Now manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
  21. Open the lid and add in the additional butter and whipping cream
  22. Stir well until completely incorporated
  23. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion:
Serve with your favorite naan, roti, paratha, rice, biryani or whatever you please.
Our InstantPot rice recipe: https://youtu.be/Xt5UNVbIydE
Our InstantPot biryani recipe https://youtu.be/LluaI8JJmfs

Variations:
For the tomato puree, I blended diced tomatoes but you may use canned tomato puree or canned tomato sauce
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/butter-chicken/